King’s Trail Abisko-Nikkaluokta, 8-day hiking adventure

Hike across the best parts of the King’s Trail and discover some of Sweden's most beautiful spots as you explore the stunning wilderness surrounding Abisko and Nikkaluokta with local certified guide, Markus.

Group

Scandinavian Mountains

8 Days

Jun - Sep

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Reach some of the most remote places on Earth.
Follow an expert and local guide to the best spots of King's Trail.
Discover a stretch of one of Sweden’s most famous hiking paths.
Join a flexible program with exciting add-ons.

Description

Join this amazing hike in one of the most pristine areas of Sweden. Follow the King’s trail, a famous and historic path that covers 440 kilometers of fantastic wilderness.

There are many reasons why the King’s Trail is one of the most famous and classic routes in Sweden. Not only is it beautiful, but it is also ideal for those who are not exceptionally fit. However, although it is not particularly difficult, participants must at least have some previous hiking experience.

Our hiking adventure begins in Abisko and ends in Nikkaluokta. During our journey, we’ll discover different terrains and spectacular landscapes. In the evenings, we will spend the night in mountain cabins.

An optional add-on to your program includes hiking to the Kebnekaise summit! At 2,097 m (6,880 ft), it is Sweden’s highest mountain. Another option, if you prefer a shorter program, is to join a 6-day tour with helicopter transfer from Abisko to Alesjaure. Whichever your preference, you can be sure that this will be an unforgettable experience in an awe-inspiring place!

So, are you ready for an exciting adventure in the Swedish wilderness? Then contact me today and let me know your preferences so that we can start planning an inspiring King’s Trail hiking program. I look forward to being your guide!

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Mountain guide expenses

Price details

INCLUDED:
Local guide for 8 days,
Accommodation 7 nights in mountain cabins,
Safety equipment,
Boat ride,
Transfer to Kiruna at end of the tour,
Pretrip information event (live video).
NOT INCLUDED:
Travel to Abisko,
Travel from Kiruna,
Food and drink (but we can advice on this)
Personal equipment and clothing.

Details

More info

Maximum 12 participants. Please note to join this trip you need some previous experience of hiking with a backpack of 10 or 12 kilograms.

Meeting point

Start: Abisko Tourist station End: Kiruna bus station, train station or airport.

Equipment you will need to bring

Sleeping bag, insulation mattress, hiking boots that covers your ankle, toiletries and clothing and a backpack (70-90 liter). A more thorough packing list will be sent upon request or after booking. Most items can be rented if agreed upon in advance.

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Elite Stadshotellet Luleå Luleå Sweden

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Clarion Hotel Sense Luleå Sweden

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Quality Hotel Luleå Luleå Sweden

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About the guide

Markus

5.0

(7)

Mountain Leader

Some say they started with their outdoor adventures at a certain stage in life - I simply never stopped. A childhood spent outdoors led me to the career of guiding. 3 years of education in Vadstena with the Leadership and Outdoor program and another 1½ years to become a Wilderness and Adventure guide at Campus Åre.

Since 2013 I have been self-employed and working as a freelance mountain leader all over Scandinavia and I am happy to call it my home. I have also made sure to invest in further education such as 80 hours first aid training - Wilderness First Responder (NOLS), avalanche course PRO 2 through SVELAV and I carry the National Award for Mountain Leaders to mention a few.

On top of this, I make sure to put my skills to good use as a Chairman of the Swedish Mountain Leader Organisation, a delegate to UIMLA, and as a board member of the Mountain Safety Council of Sweden. I am also helping the Industry Organisation of Sustainable Snowmobile Tourism as an expert member in their task of building a guide training. Previous work also includes training Mountain Leaders and setting up operation guidelines and safety plans for other guiding companies.

My biggest passion is helping others access wild places and showing them the best parts of outdoor adventure. I will be happy to share my knowledge and guide you especially in the Scandinavian Mountain Range which stretches 1700 kilometers on the border between Sweden and Norway.

Languages

Norwegian | Swedish | English

Certificates

UIMLA | SFLO

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What people are saying about Markus

Andrew

Thank you for giving us such a great 3 days. Lots of wonderful memories made which is exactly what we wanted. We really appreciated our guide and felt in very good hands.

Tanguy

Sigge

Amazing ski touring adventure in the Swedish mountains. Can recommend this trip to both beginners and advanced skiers.

Michael

Markus was brilliant, from helping me to develop the idea for the expedition, figuring out a good location, route planning etc, while trying to keep the costs down. Prior to the expedition Markus was really helpful in helping me figure out the right equipment - this differed from my previous expeditions due to both temperature being warmer than I was used to, and the terrain we'd be covering. During the expedition Markus was excellent in communicating what were doing, how we were going to do it, all the while teaching me about navigation, his own methods for winter camping etc etc. Throughout our route, Markus explained to me about Sami culture, why the landscape is as it is, and how it has developed throughout history, meaning I returned far richer for the cultural enlightenment. i couldn't recommend Markus to anyone wanting to head out ski touring or deep wild Nordic skiing. I felt safe and in the right hands the whole time, and thoroughly enjoyed his company. The Explore Share platform was very helping in matching us together - the expedition wouldn't have happened with out them, as so few guides are willing or able to take people out into the extreme wilderness in winter in this way. they matched me with the right guide, so that was perfect. What needs to improve is that they wanted cash paid before I spoke to Markus, which I would never do, because of the complexity of the proposed expedition. We both needed to know each others' abilities and make a sensible plan for the trip before we could commit to it. While I appreciate $Explore share is an introductory service, for which they need a fee, finding a better way for this would be helpful. I was always going to honour the payment once the introduction was made, but obviously some people would attempt to get around it. No matter, I remain satisfied with the explore Share service, and recommend anyone to use it.

Nikolaus

Markus has been the perfect guide for our father-son trip. Thank you very much! The hole organization with explore-share has been easy, trustful and very transparent. Thank you!